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SUMMARY:Holiday Lights
DESCRIPTION:Update 12/5 (12:40pm): Due to the cold weather\, the following adjustments have been made to tonight’s Holiday Lights event (12/5). Please see our timeline below: \n\nThe event will now take place from 5:30-6:30pm.\n\n\n5:30pm – Mayor Tom Hood welcomes all\n5:35pm – Santa arrives\n5:40pm – Lighting of the Holiday Lights!\n5:45-6:30pm – all are invited to move indoors to the Gurnee Community Church for cookie and donut decorating\, FREE Jimano’s Pizza (while supplies last)\, ornament making\, and visits with Santa!\n\n\nDon’t forget to bring your non-perishable donations for the Warren Township Center Food Pantry!\n\n\nBundle up and brrr-ing on the FUN! We can’t wait to see you all there!\n\n  \nTIS’ THE SEASON TO CELEBRATE ALL THAT’S MERRY AND BRIGHT! \nSpeaking of bright…join us to kick-off the holidays with a festive holiday light display! The Gurnee Park District\, in partnership with the Village of Gurnee and the Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce\, proudly presents “Holiday Lights” at Welton Plaza (Old Grand Avenue)! \nWe’ll have firepits\, s’mores\, and hot chocolate* to keep you warm\, craft stations with cookie and donut decorating to keep you busy\, live ice sculpting\, a DJ playing holiday music throughout the event\, and much more! Special guests include Gurnee Park District Above the Barre Dance Team\, Gurnee Mayor\, Tom Hood\, your favorite “Elf” and his sidekick\, Jovi\, as well as everyone’s favorite holiday duo – Mr. and Mrs. Claus!\n*hot chocolate is provided courtesy of our event sponsor\, Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry! \nNEW this year – a commemorative “Holiday Lights” mug will be given to the first 200 children who visit with Santa!  \nFREE pizza will be available from Jimanos Pizza of Gurnee (while supplies last)! \nHelp those in need! Volunteers from Warren Township Food Pantry will be onsite taking non-perishable donations.  \nThursday\, December 5th \n5:30-7:30pm\nWelton Plaza (Old Grand Avenue) \n*This Event is Free! \nSpecial thank you to our sponsors\, Gurnee Community Bank\, Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry\, Honey Orthodontics\, and DCFS. 
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/holiday-lights-2/
LOCATION:Welton Plaza\, 4343 Old Grand Avenue\,\, Gurnee\, IL\, 60031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Santa Claus is coming to Gurnee Park District! Enjoy the magic of the season with a visit from the “Big Guy” himself while enjoying some of your favorite breakfast dishes such as pancakes\, sausage\, scrambled eggs\, and other delicious options\, all proudly served by the Gurnee Park District Board of Commissioners\, staff\, and volunteers! \nDuring the event\, children will have time to share their holiday wishes as they take pictures with Santa\, so don’t forget to bring your camera to help capture these unforgettable holiday memories! At the end\, each child will take home a special holiday gift\, courtesy of Gurnee Park District. \n*Please note: highchairs are not available. Children under 1 year of age may attend\, but do not need to register. Registration is per person.  \nThree sessions available: \n8:00-9:15am \n9:30-10:45am \n11:00am-12:15pm \nSave your seat!
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/breakfast-with-santa-2/
LOCATION:Viking Park\, 4374 Old Grand Avenue\, Gurnee\, IL\, 60031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T022045
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SUMMARY:Monthly Mixer - Holiday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Grab your friends as our popular monthly mixers are back! Enjoy a catered meal and entertainment or games. \n\n\n\nDecember-Holiday Celebration\nCelebrate the holidays with a lunch of salad\, pork loin\, mashed potatoes\, vegetables\, salad\, and dessert. Musical entertainment by the “Lake Shore Singers” who will entertain with some favorite tunes for the Holidays. Bring a $6.00 or less wrapped gift for the gift exchange.\n \n* Registration Deadline 12/5 \n \nDoors open at 11:00a. Lunch service begins at 11:30a
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/monthly-mixer-4/
LOCATION:Viking Park\, 4374 Old Grand Avenue\, Gurnee\, IL\, 60031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T170000
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SUMMARY:Arctic Express
DESCRIPTION:All aboard!!! Inspired by the popular children’s book\, join Gurnee Park District for a magical event that includes a holiday train ride and lots of FUN along the way! Participants will enjoy an interactive story with music\, singing\, dancing\, and many surprises as they make their way to their destination – the “North Pole”! Once there\, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will jump onboard to share a quick visit and hand out one very special gift to each child before everyone makes the journey back home! \nImportant information: All participants will board at the Grayslake Train Station (Lake Street & St. Paul Street\, Grayslake\, IL). When you arrive\, GPD staff will guide you to the boarding locations. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in at the station – the train will not wait for latecomers.\nAll children must be accompanied by a paying adult and each person attending must be registered for the event. No “at-the-door” registrations will be accepted. The Gurnee Park District is not responsible for delayed\, cancelled\, or missed trains due to Metra’s scheduling. \nPARENTS: Please check the email we have in your GPD online account and make sure it is correct. We send out information via email prior to the event and we are not responsible for incorrect/old email addresses or emails that go to spam.\nRegistration for residents begins Friday\, November 1\, 2024\, and non-residents Friday\, November 15\, 2024.
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/arctic-express-2/2024-12-14/2/
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CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Arctic Express
DESCRIPTION:All aboard!!! Inspired by the popular children’s book\, join Gurnee Park District for a magical event that includes a holiday train ride and lots of FUN along the way! Participants will enjoy an interactive story with music\, singing\, dancing\, and many surprises as they make their way to their destination – the “North Pole”! Once there\, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will jump onboard to share a quick visit and hand out one very special gift to each child before everyone makes the journey back home! \nImportant information: All participants will board at the Grayslake Train Station (Lake Street & St. Paul Street\, Grayslake\, IL). When you arrive\, GPD staff will guide you to the boarding locations. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in at the station – the train will not wait for latecomers.\nAll children must be accompanied by a paying adult and each person attending must be registered for the event. No “at-the-door” registrations will be accepted. The Gurnee Park District is not responsible for delayed\, cancelled\, or missed trains due to Metra’s scheduling. \nPARENTS: Please check the email we have in your GPD online account and make sure it is correct. We send out information via email prior to the event and we are not responsible for incorrect/old email addresses or emails that go to spam.\nRegistration for residents begins Friday\, November 1\, 2024\, and non-residents Friday\, November 15\, 2024.
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/arctic-express-2/2024-12-14/3/
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CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Arctic Express
DESCRIPTION:All aboard!!! Inspired by the popular children’s book\, join Gurnee Park District for a magical event that includes a holiday train ride and lots of FUN along the way! Participants will enjoy an interactive story with music\, singing\, dancing\, and many surprises as they make their way to their destination – the “North Pole”! Once there\, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will jump onboard to share a quick visit and hand out one very special gift to each child before everyone makes the journey back home! \nImportant information: All participants will board at the Grayslake Train Station (Lake Street & St. Paul Street\, Grayslake\, IL). When you arrive\, GPD staff will guide you to the boarding locations. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in at the station – the train will not wait for latecomers.\nAll children must be accompanied by a paying adult and each person attending must be registered for the event. No “at-the-door” registrations will be accepted. The Gurnee Park District is not responsible for delayed\, cancelled\, or missed trains due to Metra’s scheduling. \nPARENTS: Please check the email we have in your GPD online account and make sure it is correct. We send out information via email prior to the event and we are not responsible for incorrect/old email addresses or emails that go to spam.\nRegistration for residents begins Friday\, November 1\, 2024\, and non-residents Friday\, November 15\, 2024.
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/arctic-express-2/2024-12-15/3/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T022045
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SUMMARY:Arctic Express
DESCRIPTION:All aboard!!! Inspired by the popular children’s book\, join Gurnee Park District for a magical event that includes a holiday train ride and lots of FUN along the way! Participants will enjoy an interactive story with music\, singing\, dancing\, and many surprises as they make their way to their destination – the “North Pole”! Once there\, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will jump onboard to share a quick visit and hand out one very special gift to each child before everyone makes the journey back home! \nImportant information: All participants will board at the Grayslake Train Station (Lake Street & St. Paul Street\, Grayslake\, IL). When you arrive\, GPD staff will guide you to the boarding locations. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in at the station – the train will not wait for latecomers.\nAll children must be accompanied by a paying adult and each person attending must be registered for the event. No “at-the-door” registrations will be accepted. The Gurnee Park District is not responsible for delayed\, cancelled\, or missed trains due to Metra’s scheduling. \nPARENTS: Please check the email we have in your GPD online account and make sure it is correct. We send out information via email prior to the event and we are not responsible for incorrect/old email addresses or emails that go to spam.\nRegistration for residents begins Friday\, November 1\, 2024\, and non-residents Friday\, November 15\, 2024.
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/arctic-express-2/2024-12-15/4/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T155200
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T022045
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SUMMARY:Arctic Express
DESCRIPTION:All aboard!!! Inspired by the popular children’s book\, join Gurnee Park District for a magical event that includes a holiday train ride and lots of FUN along the way! Participants will enjoy an interactive story with music\, singing\, dancing\, and many surprises as they make their way to their destination – the “North Pole”! Once there\, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will jump onboard to share a quick visit and hand out one very special gift to each child before everyone makes the journey back home! \nImportant information: All participants will board at the Grayslake Train Station (Lake Street & St. Paul Street\, Grayslake\, IL). When you arrive\, GPD staff will guide you to the boarding locations. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in at the station – the train will not wait for latecomers.\nAll children must be accompanied by a paying adult and each person attending must be registered for the event. No “at-the-door” registrations will be accepted. The Gurnee Park District is not responsible for delayed\, cancelled\, or missed trains due to Metra’s scheduling. \nPARENTS: Please check the email we have in your GPD online account and make sure it is correct. We send out information via email prior to the event and we are not responsible for incorrect/old email addresses or emails that go to spam.\nRegistration for residents begins Friday\, November 1\, 2024\, and non-residents Friday\, November 15\, 2024.
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/arctic-express-2/2024-12-15/2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T022045
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SUMMARY:Chat With Santa
DESCRIPTION:Ring\, ring\, ring…it’s Santa calling! Gurnee Park District residents – save your child’s spot-on Santa’s call list and enjoy seeing them light up with excitement as they share their favorite holiday wishes over the phone! \nTo prepare\, Gurnee Park District staff will email parents/guardians an information form to complete so that Santa has the most current information when on the call.\nPlease note: Santa may have many phone calls to make\, therefore\, he can only chat with children registered for the program (3-5 minutes). \n*This event is for Gurnee Park District residents only \nTuesday\, December 17th from 5:30-8:00pm  \n 
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/chat-with-santa-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241223T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241223T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T022045
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SUMMARY:Days Off School - Festive Celebration (Districts 50/56)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with us at our Festive Celebration. From holiday themed crafts to fun festive snacks. \nAre you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program. \nwhat to bring:\n– Lunch\n– Water Bottle\n– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside  \nThe program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm. \nMonday\, December 23rd 
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/days-off-school-festive-celebration-districts-50-56/
LOCATION:Hunt Club Park Community Center\, 920 North Hunt Club Road\, Gurnee\, IL\, 60031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241226T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T022045
CREATED:20240710T202701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T204754Z
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SUMMARY:Days Off School- Winter Wonderland (Districts 50/56)
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us as we transform our Gurnee Park District into a magical Winter Wonderland\, filled with snowy adventures and frosty fun! \nAre you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program. \nwhat to bring:\n– Lunch\n– Water Bottle\n– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside  \nThe program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm. \nThursday\, December 26th 
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/days-off-school-winter-wonderland-districts-50-56/
LOCATION:Hunt Club Park Community Center\, 920 North Hunt Club Road\, Gurnee\, IL\, 60031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T022045
CREATED:20240710T203147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T204826Z
UID:10000362-1735281000-1735322400@www.gurneeparkdistrict.com
SUMMARY:Days Off School - Circus (Districts 50/56)
DESCRIPTION:Step right up to a day of circus-themed fun with crafts\, face painting\, and circus games! \nAre you looking for something for your child to do on the next day off school? Let us take care of the planning. Registration closes one week prior to the program date. Non- Park district residents who reside in Districts 50 or 56 receive resident rates for that specific program. \nwhat to bring:\n– Lunch\n– Water Bottle\n– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside \nThe program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00a-3:00pm. \nFriday\, December 27th 
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/days-off-school-circus-districts-50-56/
LOCATION:Hunt Club Park Community Center\, 920 North Hunt Club Road\, Gurnee\, IL\, 60031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T022045
CREATED:20240710T203705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T205124Z
UID:10000368-1735540200-1735581600@www.gurneeparkdistrict.com
SUMMARY:Days Off School - Celebration Day (Districts 50/56)
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the New Year with our exciting New Year’s Celebration! We’ll be creating New Year’s party hats\, noisemakers\, and enjoying a countdown to “midnight” as we celebrate new beginnings and create lasting memories together! \nRegistration closes one week prior to the program date.  \nWhat to bring:\n– Lunch\n– Water Bottle\n– Appropriate outerwear as some activities may be held outside  \nThe program time is 6:30am-6:00pm. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30am and picked up by 6:00pm. Themed activities will take place between 9:00am-3:00pm. \nMonday\, December 30th 
URL:https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/event/days-off-school-celebration-day-districts-50-56/
LOCATION:Hunt Club Park Community Center\, 920 North Hunt Club Road\, Gurnee\, IL\, 60031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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